Give and Makeup Shoebox Campaign 2016

Our campaign for 2016 is now live. As always, the children need all of the following:

Pyjamas, clothing, slippers, books, crayons, colouring books, suitable dvd's (they will be checked), toys, sweets, chocolate, magazines, comics, dolls - pretty much anything that you know a child/young person will appreciate.

Please ensure the following:

• gifts are suitable for ages between newborn and 15
• no toy weapons
• no items of a religious nature
• new or nearly new please 
• boxes can be packed according to one child/gender or a mixture across all ages

Please send shoeboxes/similar sized packages to:

Give and Makeup

PO BOX 855

LONDON

W4 4AW

I would politely request that you check all parcels have sufficient postage as per this post: www.carolinehirons.com/give-and-makeup-important-update

For the first time, this year's Shoebox Campaign has been brilliantly supported by the very talented and generous team at DewGibbons + Partners.

'DewGibbons + Partners are the beautiful thinking agency. Give and MakeUp addresses a cause very close to our hearts and is an initiative that deserves everyone's full attention, we couldn’t help but give it all of our support.'

I cannot thank them enough for their hard work, dedication, professionalism and generosity of time, talent and spirit. www.dewgibbons.com

THANK YOU EVERYONE! And Merry Christmas! 

It's that time of year again....Give and Makeup Shoebox Appeal

As with the last 4 years, we are running a Christmas Shoebox Campaign for the children and young people living in domestic violence shelters across London. They are sadly busier than ever and this year need your support even more than in previous years.

They can have anything - pyjamas, clothing, slippers, books, crayons, colouring books, suitable dvd's (they will be checked anyway), toys, sweets, chocolate, magazines - pretty much anything that you know a child/young person will appreciate.

As always please ensure the following:

• gifts are suitable for ages between newborn and 15
• no toy weapons
• no borderline 'sexy' items of underwear (it has happened in the past)
• no items of a religious nature
• new or nearly new please 
• boxes can be packed according to one child/gender or a mixture across all ages

Please send your donations to:

Give and Makeup c/o
Pardip Barmi
PO BOX 855
LONDON
W4 4AW

Thank you so much for your continued support. You are changing people's lives.

For all information on Give and Makeup please see here: www.carolinehirons.com/give-and-makeup

Give and Makeup Shoebox Campaign and new posting address

I usually keep Give and Makeup separate from the blog but its that time of year again and we have just kicked off our Shoebox Campaign for the children in the refuges/outreach projects.

We also have a new London posting address so below is some text lifted from the original post over on GiveandMakeup.com for ease....

All parcels for Give and Makeup can now be sent to:

Give and Makeup
See page on tab above. 

We are asking once again, for shoeboxes containing gifts suitable for children aged from newborn to mid-teens.

They can have anything - pyjamas, clothing, books, crayons, colouring books, suitable dvd's (they will be checked anyway), toys, sweets, chocolate, magazines - pretty much anything that you know a child will appreciate.

Please, please, spread the word and give what you can. I cannot tell you how heartbreaking it is to see these children in the shelters with absolutely nothing. Yes, they are of course safe from harm, warm and fed - which are the most important things - but surely at this time of year we can do more for them?

Please do not send any of the following:

No war related items - guns, knives etc
Nothing of a political or religious nature (books)

Our regional collections in Manchester and Cardiff will also be accepting the boxes.

If you are able to help these kids it would be much appreciated.

Thanks everyone!

Give and Makeup's Shoebox Campaign 2012

Hi Everyone.

I can't believe it's that time of year again. But it is. I KNOW how many of you are obsessive about shoes. I read your blogs and tweets people!

All we're asking is that you keep the box, fill it with stuff for the children - and send it to us. 

I promise you - the difference you will make is not measurable in words. 

Please, please read this and give what you can.

And a note to my fellow bloggers, PR's and brands. I will happily collect them from you at events. Happily.

Thank you - you gorgeous, giving, generous people!!!!!